Chocolate Almond Brownies (with Chopped Almonds)
These almond brownies are super fudgy with a rich almond flavor, made with chopped almonds and almond extract. They're thick, gooey, and deliciously chocolatey!
Equipment
- 1 square baking pan 8X8 or 9X9-inch
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar light or dark
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 egg white room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup dutch processed cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celisus). Line a square baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave in a heatproof bowl, mixing every 15 seconds until they're completely smooth. Whisk in the the oil and let the mixture cool slightly.1 cup dark chocolate chips, ½ cup oil
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl with a either whisk or hand mixer, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and egg white together on medium-high speed until the color is pale. This will take 2-3 minutes.1 cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, 3 large eggs, 1 egg white
- Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts. Then stream the chocolate and oil into the bowl, continuing to mix until well combined.1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon almond extract
- Fold the all purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt in with a rubber spatula until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped almonds.¾ cup all purpose flour, ½ cup dutch processed cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup chopped almonds
- Pour the brownie batter into the baking pan and top with a few extra chopped almonds. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the pan cool slightly before cutting the brownies into squares and sprinkling with additional flaky salt. Enjoy!
Notes
Use a kitchen scale for the most accurate measurements.
Each oven is slightly different, so bake time may vary. After 25 minutes, check the brownies every 1-2 minutes for doneness.
Storage- Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Don't refrigerate.
Freezing- Cut the brownies and store in an airtight container or freezer bag. Use sheets of parchment or wax paper to keep them from sticking together. Freeze for up to 3 months. When you're ready to enjoy, let the brownies thaw on the counter for 3-4 hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 1brownieCalories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 29.2gProtein: 5gFat: 16.7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9.3gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 35.5mgSodium: 92.2mgPotassium: 220.8mgFiber: 2.9gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 15.3IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 42.7mgIron: 1.9mg
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